Synonyms of spoon

spoon 1 of 2

verb

as in to scoop

to lift out with something that holds liquid

lovingly spooned the homemade stew out of the pot

Synonyms & Similar Words

• scoop
• bucket
• empty
• dip
• drain
• ladle
• pump
• dish
• lade
• eliminate
• bail
• draw (off)
• exhaust
• draw
• deplete
• bleed
• siphon
• slop
• suction
• decant

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• fill
• pour

spoon

2 of 2

noun

ˈspün 

as in scoop

a utensil with a bowl and a handle that is used especially in cooking and serving food

an assortment of metal and wooden spoons should be part of every cook's culinary arsenal

Synonyms & Similar Words

• scoop
• ladle
• dipper
• teaspoon
• tablespoon
• soupspoon
• skimmer
• dessertspoon

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of spoon

Verb

Divide the chicken mixture in half and spoon over the lettuce. — Linda Gassenheimer, Boston Herald, 8 July 2026

Serve directly from the packets or transfer to a large serving platter with plenty of the buttery broth spooned over the top. — Staff, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026

Noun

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix with a wooden spoon or sturdy spatula until a shaggy dough forms. — ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026

Food and Drinks As quickly as possible, lift away any solids with a dull edge like a spoon. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 9 Aug. 2026